Marshall Islands Gini Index

The Marshall Islands recorded a Gini index of 35.50 in 2019, placing it at rank 50 globally and representing both the highest and lowest value in the series because data are available for only a single year. This level of income inequality is modestly higher than Indonesia’s 35.40 and slightly lower than Montenegro’s 35.70, situating the Pacific nation near the median of the distribution among the peer group. The absence of a longer time series precludes identification of a clear trajectory, but the static figure suggests that the country’s income distribution has remained relatively stable at the point of measurement. Structural characteristics such as a small, service‑oriented economy and reliance on external aid likely contribute to the observed concentration of income. Future shifts in fiscal policy, diversification of economic activity, or changes in remittance flows could alter the Gini outcome, potentially moving the Marshall Islands either toward greater equity or heightened disparity.